Canton, Jan. 18, The Cantonese Navy is now in possession of Hoihow, Hainan, and ]the enemy are retreating without offering any resistance.
H.M.S. Magnolia and the Amer-can' destroyer McLeish arrived at, Hoihow and are now standing by. sent wireless that the: situation is quiet and stating that, no trouble is anticipated. It is, thought unlikely that there will be any interference with foreigners.
Fighting was reported two days ago at Hothow between rebel troops, who were holding the city and the Canton Navy.—Reuter.
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